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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.68, 447.44 and 176.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.68, 447.44 and 176.70 is: 264.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.68 : 447.44 = 176.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.68/447.44 = 176.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.68x = 447.44 × 176.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.68x = 79,062.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,062.65/298.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.71

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